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The CAO Italia Ciao is a cigar crafted to 5.0 inches in length and a ring gauge of 56. Boxes of 20 cigars deliver a delightful, uncommon smoke that is finding adherents among those looking for something a bit new and fresh, though not too far from the mainstream of their favorite stogies. The makeup of the CAO Italia line brings together a global blend of quality leaves that feature the richest flavors their respective countries have to offer. Italian tobaccos give the cigars their distinctive sweet and spicy flavor, reminiscent of your favorite pasta sauce that boasts a blend of both garlic and cilantro. Grown from Habano seed the filler leaves are juicy with medium to full-bodied flavor and medium strength, being comprised of a mix of Peruvian and Nicaraguan leaves, too. This is a nice mix for the connoisseur who wants to relax with a great cigar and await the evolution in complexity this smoke delivers. If you are looking for comparisons the Ashton VSG or the Alec Bradley Family Blend are two that come to mind, but there’s nothing quite like this tasty line from CAO.

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Top Notch Blend

Review by erod on January 10, 2012

The draw and burn of this one is just right. It’s perfectly constructed. The CAO Italia Ciao is full-bodied with lots of flavor – mostly rich espresso and cocoa from beginning to end, with leather lurking at the edges. I enjoyed the blend immensely and will be back for more.

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Almost Exotic, Always Delicious

Review by FatDaddy on October 07, 2011

There’s a spiciness to the pre-lit draw of the CAO Italia Ciao that is consistent with the flavors you get when smoking it. It’s a robust spice that isn’t especially hot. I’d compare it to the Onyx Reserve cigars in taste and aroma. The draw on about half of these has been a little tight, but not too bad. Which is my only complaint.

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Zesty Smoke

Review by eric s on July 11, 2011

I enjoy CAO Gold cigars but wanted something stronger. The reviews of the CAO Italia Ciao sounded about right – and they were right on target. It’s very flavorful and complex and kept me very interested. I like plenty of spice and this cigar has it. Not hot spice but zesty types that don’t overwhelm. Also tasted leather and cedar notes. Very enjoyable.

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Crisp and Tasty

Review by Elsie C on June 08, 2011

The CAO Italia Ciao is a dynamic little powerhouse! The blend is really crisp, perfect for the robusto ring gauge. The stogie lit well and immediately offered a pleasant blend of bread and caramel and then became stronger with spiced apples or apricots, much like an Hoyo de Monterrey Dark Sumatra. Burned very well right to the nub. Very good cigar.

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A decent performance from CAO

Review by Austin Keay on January 16, 2007

The CAO Italia Ciao is a firm cigar with an inconsistant draw and I had an uneven burn. Leather with some cedar and a slightly sweet finish with hints of coffee. Fairly full bodied, and not at all harsh.

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